The Albertina Art Gallery’s Workshops

November in the Arts at the Pinacoteca Albertina: oil painting and soft pastel workshops for adults are set to begin

The Albertina Art Gallery in Turin is organising two art workshops for adults in November, a unique opportunity to try your hand at traditional painting techniques and be inspired by the magnificent works in the permanent collection.

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🎨 Oil Painting Workshop

A comprehensive training course to discover the secrets of oil painting: from preparing the palette and the canvas to the technique of glazing, using the works in the art gallery and the iconographic material selected by the teachers as models.

• When: Sunday 8, 15 and 22 November 2026 (from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm)
• Duration: 12 hours in total (divided into 3 sessions of 4 hours each)
• Limited places: Maximum 6 participants
• Cost: 150 € | Museum Pass discount: €130

🎨 Soft Pastel Workshop: Drapery, in soft shades

A full-day workshop focusing on rendering detail and observing the drapery on display in the gallery. Through the nuances and tonal transitions of dry pastel, participants will learn to convey softness and depth. The course is tailored to individual needs and is also ideal for beginners.

• When: Tuesday 10 November 2026 (from 10.00 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 17.00)
• Duration: A single 6-hour session
• Limited places: Maximum 6 participants
• Cost: 80 € | Museum Pass discount: €70

📌 Useful information and bookings

• Participants are responsible for the cost of art materials, which must be purchased from art supply shops only once the course has been confirmed.
• Reservations: Call the number 011 0897370 (every day from 10.00 to 18.00, closed on Wednesdays) or write to [email protected].